Xenon Flashtube Trigger Gas Tube from Germany
Xenon flashtube trigger tubes initiate high-power photographic flashes using gas spark discharge. The high-voltage gas breakdown provides reliable triggering, classifying under HTS 8540.89.0020.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Peak current and voltage ratings must match flashtube specifications
• Common misclassification as spark gap under electrical apparatus
• Quantity per studio lighting set affects set classification